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Saturday, May 24, dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Experience the energy and tradition of Haudenosaunee social dances performed by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers from Onondaga. Led by Sherri Waterman-Hopper—an internationally recognized artist and cultural speaker—the group features a core of seasoned singers, musicians, and talented young adults. Hopper, a respected designer and seamstress, also shares insights into the construction and cultural significance of traditional outfits.
Included in Museum admission.

Saturday, July 5, dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Hailing from Tuscarora Nation Territory, the Niagara River Iroquois Dancers were founded in 1982 by Orville and Nina Greene, who learned from elders Huron Miller and Ron LaFrance. Today, their children, Randy and Keeya, lead the group, honoring their parents’ teachings through precise craftsmanship, cultural pride, and a commitment to dance as a form of exchange and storytelling. Included in Museum admission.

The New York City Ballet returns for its 59th season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 9-12, with iconic classics and an exciting new work. Experience the full-length story ballet Coppélia, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974; Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies; George Balanchine’s masterpiece Stravinsky Violin Concerto; and Justin Peck’s newest work for NYCB, Mystic Familiar.

Coppélia
Wednesday • Jul 09, 2025 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 10, 2025 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 2:00pm

Robbins, Balanchine & Peck
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

The New York City Ballet returns for its 59th season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 9-12, with iconic classics and an exciting new work. Experience the full-length story ballet Coppélia, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974; Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies; George Balanchine’s masterpiece Stravinsky Violin Concerto; and Justin Peck’s newest work for NYCB, Mystic Familiar.

Coppélia
Wednesday • Jul 09, 2025 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 10, 2025 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 2:00pm

Robbins, Balanchine & Peck
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

The New York City Ballet returns for its 59th season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 9-12, with iconic classics and an exciting new work. Experience the full-length story ballet Coppélia, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974; Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies; George Balanchine’s masterpiece Stravinsky Violin Concerto; and Justin Peck’s newest work for NYCB, Mystic Familiar.

Coppélia
Wednesday • Jul 09, 2025 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 10, 2025 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 2:00pm

Robbins, Balanchine & Peck
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

The New York City Ballet returns for its 59th season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 9-12, with iconic classics and an exciting new work. Experience the full-length story ballet Coppélia, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974; Jerome Robbins’ The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies; George Balanchine’s masterpiece Stravinsky Violin Concerto; and Justin Peck’s newest work for NYCB, Mystic Familiar.

Coppélia
Wednesday • Jul 09, 2025 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 10, 2025 • 7:30pm
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 7:30pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 2:00pm

Robbins, Balanchine & Peck
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 2:00pm
Saturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 7:30pm

Learn more and buy tickets at spac.org

Learn Chicago Stepping. It's easy and fun when you learn with others. This class does not require a partner! $10 per class or $60 for a series of eight classes or $100 for couples ( lead /follow) ! !!

About this event:

Chicago Stepping is an improvisational form of social partner urban dance with its roots in the Chicago Bop and Lindy Hop. It is a smooth, classy, and versatile dance and is primarily danced to old school, soul, jazz, and r&b music. We are a tight-knit community. You'll meet many new people when we travel. You won't learn alone. You will learn the basics, the history culture, and etiquette of this wonderful dance. Can't wait to see you!

Learn Chicago Stepping. It's easy and fun when you learn with others. This class does not require a partner! $10 per class or $60 for a series of eight classes or $100 for couples ( lead /follow) ! !!

About this event:

Chicago Stepping is an improvisational form of social partner urban dance with its roots in the Chicago Bop and Lindy Hop. It is a smooth, classy, and versatile dance and is primarily danced to old school, soul, jazz, and r&b music. We are a tight-knit community. You'll meet many new people when we travel. You won't learn alone. You will learn the basics, the history culture, and etiquette of this wonderful dance. Can't wait to see you!

Learn Chicago Stepping. It's easy and fun when you learn with others. This class does not require a partner! $10 per class or $60 for a series of eight classes or $100 for couples ( lead /follow) ! !!

About this event:

Chicago Stepping is an improvisational form of social partner urban dance with its roots in the Chicago Bop and Lindy Hop. It is a smooth, classy, and versatile dance and is primarily danced to old school, soul, jazz, and r&b music. We are a tight-knit community. You'll meet many new people when we travel. You won't learn alone. You will learn the basics, the history culture, and etiquette of this wonderful dance. Can't wait to see you!

Learn Chicago Stepping. It's easy and fun when you learn with others. This class does not require a partner! $10 per class or $60 for a series of eight classes or $100 for couples ( lead /follow) ! !!

About this event:

Chicago Stepping is an improvisational form of social partner urban dance with its roots in the Chicago Bop and Lindy Hop. It is a smooth, classy, and versatile dance and is primarily danced to old school, soul, jazz, and r&b music. We are a tight-knit community. You'll meet many new people when we travel. You won't learn alone. You will learn the basics, the history culture, and etiquette of this wonderful dance. Can't wait to see you!